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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 5, 1847 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Trenton |
| To State | NJ |
| Addressee | Lewis Perrine |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 69 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large even margins, exceptionally rich color, tied by blue framed "paid" cancel, matching Philadelphia cds on 1847 cover to Trenton NJ, choice Very Fine.
Scott $525
Matthew Bennett International sale 354 realized 325
Not listed in Alexander
CDS date is DEC 5 (1847) is best seen in reverse image.
Scott $525
Matthew Bennett International sale 354 realized 325
Not listed in Alexander
CDS date is DEC 5 (1847) is best seen in reverse image.

